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Chapter 13

Gabriella's POV
Never in my whole twenty three years of life have I ever felt so damn confused.

I was still in complete shock.

Grayson loves me, as more than a friend.

How the hell is that even possible?

He was a hot quarter back that could get any girl he wanted, so why the hell would he want me?

One thing I know is that I lied to him today.

Yes my crush for him subsided over the years but not because of the type of person he was with girls but because I hated seeing him with all those girls that I did whatever I could to get over him.

And just when I thought I really did he comes out and tells me this?

That's why I'm so angry with him.

He waited four years to tell me this and when he does I'm leaving to another state in two months.

What a waste.

The last person I want to talk to right now is Kim considering I just found out that every single thing I've ever told told her she immediately reported to Grayson.

What best friend does that?

I can't call my mom because she's working so I call the person I've been close with for a couple years.

Even though it'd probably make the situation more awkward I still needed her.

After calling Karen, Grayson's mom, she immediately told me to come over.

Pulling up to her house I make sure Grayson isn't here looking out for his car to see it no where in sight

Thank god.

I get out and quickly walk to the door and knock and Karen opens it not a second later wearing an apron

"Oh I'm so happy to see you honey, come in" she says stepping aside and I do before we embrace each other in a big hug

"I want to apologize for the other night on how I reacted about you moving, I was just really sad but I understand" she says as we pull away

"It's really okay Karen" I tell her giving her a smile that she returns before closing the door and walking to the kitchen and I quickly follow

"I made cookies, you want some dear?" She asks

"Of course, your cookies are the best" I say taking a seat on the chair across from her

"Thank you hun" she says passing me a plate full of cookies

"So you sounded a little upset on the phone, Whats going on sweetheart? Is it my idiot son again?" She asks with a smile making me laugh

"Yes actually" I say and she frowns

"What happened?" She asks

"He told me he loved me" I say and her eyes widen

"Oh my goodness he finally did it?" She asks shocking the hell out of me

"You knew?" I ask in shock

"Oh honey of course I did" she says and I sigh

"Why didn't you tell me?" I ask

"It wasn't my place to dear" she says and I sigh

"So he finally told you, may I ask what the problem is?" She asks

"The problem is that he waited four years to tell me and when he tells me I'm leaving in two months so it's obviously not gonna work" I explain

"You guys can always make it work sweetie" she says

"It's not even just that, I just found out that every guy I've ever dated he's scared them off and claimed me as his and that's not okay" I say

"That boy" She groans rolling her eyes and I laugh

"Well you're right to be bad at him about that" she says and I nod

"But can I ask you something?" She asks and I nod waiting for her to continue

"Do you return his feelings?" She asks

"I don't know" I reply in a shaky voice and she takes my hand in hers

"It's okay if you don't honey" she says comfortingly

"It's not that, don't get me wrong I love Grayson he's so sweet and caring and funny and honestly the best person I've ever met, I guess I'm just afraid" I admit

"Of What?" She asks

"That if we do get together that when I leave it'll make everything so hard and strain our relationship or that the relationship just won't work out all together and it'll ruin our friendship forever" I say and she sighs

"I understand that you're scared but those aren't good enough reasons to not act on your feelings for each other. And even if doesn't work at least you'll know instead of spending the rest of your life wondering what could've been. And I would hope you two would be mature enough to continue a friendship even if you two aren't meant to be romantically" she says and I nod

She's right.

"I just need some more time to think" I reply

"Of course honey, and you take all the time you need, because I know that my boy loves you and he'll wait for you" She says making me smile

"Thank you Karen I really appreciate this" I say pulling her into a hug

"Anytime hun" she says pulling away and we both walk outside

"Oh and can you do me favor?" I ask before getting into my car and she nods

"Don't tell Grayson we talked please" I tell her

"Of course hun, this is our business not his" She reassures me and I thank her giving her another smile and wave before I get into my car and drive home to think.